Location: London Stansted Airport (CM24 1AN)
Salary: £37,404 Per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
About the Company:
Harrods Aviation is a widely recognised leading company in the General (Private) Aviation industry. We are committed to employing the very best individuals who can demonstrate and deliver the very highest level of customer service.
About The Role:
We are currently recruiting Ramp Operatives, to work at our Stansted base on a full-time, permanent basis.
Working as part of the Ramp team, the Ramp Operative is responsible for providing ramp services to Harrods Aviation's discerning customers and will be required to provide all aspects of ground handling services.
This will include all aspects of airside driving, including the tug for aircraft manoeuvring. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for baggage handling, providing toilet and water servicing, de-icing during the winter months, and general assistance within the wider Operations department.
They are required to be quick thinking and very adaptable, as the nature of our business often dictates unique requirements.
The role is often demanding, requiring our staff to be organised and able to co-ordinate and communicate with all other departments.
They have to be multi-skilled, often have to undertake several tasks at once, whilst ensuring that they maintain a professional attitude at all times.
Please note the company is NOT able to offer sponsorship for this role so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.
Due to the varied working hours of this role, public transport may not always be an option and therefore it is essential that candidates hold a full driving licence and have access to their own transport.
Working Hours:
The Operations Department operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year. Ramp Operatives You will be required to work as part of a team covering a 24-hour operation, which will include working earlies, days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays. The average working week is 40 hours.
The Successful Candidate:
Previous ramp handling experience, including pushbacks and towing, is a necessity, gained in either a commercial or private aviation setting.
The role is demanding and the successful candidate should be flexible, able to work under pressure and have the ability to prioritise whilst remaining calm.
Applicants should also have an enthusiastic, willing personality with a sense of humour and the ability to work on their own initiative. Good communication skills combined with courtesy and integrity are essential.
Good computer skills and administration skills (Microsoft packages, general working knowledge of systems) are an essential requirement.
You must hold a full UK driving license and have access to your own transport, to enable you to commute to our location out of hours when public transport is not available. You must also have a five year checkable employment / education history.
You must hold the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.Benefits:
Enhanced annual leave entitlements (6 weeks increasing to 7 weeks over 5 years)
Happy Birthday Day
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Harrods Rewards Card (staff discount)
AES contributory pension scheme
Free on-site parkingPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Ramp Agent, Airside Operative, Aviation Operative, Aviation Ramp Operative, Airline Ramp Operative, Aviation Services, Ramp Services, may also be considered for this role
Salary description
£37404.00 - £37404.00 per year